Information about #6B8E1F color

#6B8E1F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6B8E1F belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(107, 142, 31) (42% red, 55.7% green, 12.2% blue), or CMYK 14 / 0 / 44 / 44 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A vivid, lively chartreuse, #6B8E1F sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Olive Drab (#6B8E23). Nearby in the Register you will also find Olivedrab (#698B22) and Mossy Green (#638B27).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(107, 142, 31)), which gives #6B8E1F its character. If you plan to put text on a #6B8E1F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #6B8E1F is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#6B8E1F color variations

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#6B8E1F color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #6B8E1F

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Olive Drab color link
Olive Drab

#6B8E23

Olivedrab color link
Olivedrab

#698B22

Mossy Green color link
Mossy Green

#638B27

Vida Loca color link
Vida Loca

#5F9228

Bitter Lime color link
Bitter Lime

#648C11

Limeade color link
Limeade

#5F9727

Pacifika color link
Pacifika

#778120

Kakapo color link
Kakapo

#5C9625

Trendy Green color link
Trendy Green

#7C881A

Green Onion color link
Green Onion

#6AA121

Dirty Green color link
Dirty Green

#667E2C

#6B8E1F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6B8E1F
  • RGB107, 142, 31
  • CMYK14, 0, 44, 44
  • HSL79°, 64%, 34%
  • HSL Precise78.919°, 64.162%, 33.922%
  • HSV79°, 78%, 56%
  • HSB79°, 78%, 56%
  • HEX ID6B8E1F
  • DECIMAL ID7048735
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
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